International

The METRO Cash & Carry success story began in 1964 with the opening of the first wholesale outlet in Germany. Today the company is represented in 30 countries with METRO and MAKRO Cash & Carry stores at 544 locations - and offers its commercial customers up to 50,000 different products from a single source.

"As worldwide No. 1 in self-serve wholesale, we systematically address the needs of our customers. In keeping with our motto "From professionals for professionals," we offer an extensive range of high-quality food and nonfood products at competitive prices. With efficient logistics and a business concept that can be adapted flexibly to the requirements of diverse markets and locations, we are actively setting the stage for sustainable growth."-Thomas M. Hübner, CEO METRO Cash & Carry

METRO Cash & Carry International GmbH in Duesseldorf, Germany, is the Management Holding Company steering the global business

Mission Statement

"METRO is a Cash & Carry self-service wholesaler for businesses and professionals. METRO provides quality products and business solutions at the lowest possible prices".

Our locations around the world (status 26.02.2007)

Country	Number of outlets	Market entry
Austria	12	1971
Belgium	9	1970
Bulgaria	8	1999
China	34	1996
Croatia	6	2001
Czech Republic	12	1997
Denmark	4	1971
France	86	1971
Germany	120	1964
Greece	7	1992
Hungary	13	1994
India	5	2003
Italy	47	1972
Japan	3	2002
Moldavia	3	2004
Morocco	6	1991
Netherlands	16	1968
Poland	25	1994
Portugal	10	1990
Romania	23	1996
Russia	31	2001
Serbia	5	2005
Slovakia	5	2000
Spain	34	1972
Turkey	10	1990
Ukraine	13	2003
United Kingdom	33	1971
Vietnam	7	2002